Posted January 8, 201312 yr comment_411228 I've been searching and can't seem to find a thread where a member has documented the install. Now I know someone has done this and has some hints for install:)Thanks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 201312 yr comment_411230 http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/thread43701.html http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/thread4667.html http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/thread10693.html Still not great documentation, but there's hints and tips hidden in those. Good luck! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-411230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 201312 yr Author comment_411232 Yep, seen those threads-not very informative. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-411232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 201312 yr Author comment_411248 Looking for more info like;Do the guages or anything else need to be removed during install? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-411248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 201312 yr comment_411251 The gauges, vents, etc., stay put. IIRC, the only thing I pulled out of my 73 to put in the cap was the plate between the dash and windshield. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-411251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 201312 yr comment_411253 Make sure that the old cracked dash is clean, sand it , make flat spots on the cracks edges in order to bond the new cap with GE silicone in galore amounts. Good luck Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-411253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 201312 yr comment_411257 Make sure the cap and the dash are warm...direct sunlight is helpful, and a heat gun used very carefully can be a useful, also.Cheers, Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-411257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 201312 yr Author comment_411261 That's the stuff I'm talking about-thanks guys. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-411261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 201312 yr comment_411269 I took off the finisher panel around the steering column. Be careful when you are seating the cap. The area of the cap around the tach and speedois very thin and it got hung up on the rim of the speedometer and bent the edge of the dash cap. check the alignment of the glove box doorbefore the glue dries. Mine was a little off. Not sure if my dash had warped over the years or it was my install. I had to adjust my glove boxdoor a little by slotting the holes on the bottom. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-411269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 17, 201312 yr Author comment_412239 Okay,so I just read that there might be an alternative to glueing the cover in place-anyone would like to share procedures and results? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-412239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 201312 yr comment_412299 I left mine unglued for a summer. Not to hot here in seattle. It warped, I would glue it down (full cover 77 280z). Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-412299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 201312 yr comment_412303 madkaw, if you read my latest " wish I paid closer attention" thread you will see I have an issue right now with removing my tach and speedo. I have the full face cover in place and wished I had found another way to attach it. It is glued down with silicone. I tried to remove the tach again today with a couple thin shims and some oil and no luck! It actually sounded like it was starting to crack! I don't see one yet but it sounded like it. I may just remove the cap and re-install with some 3m double sided tape and hope it works. I don't have time right now to restore the dash or I would be doing that instead. Good luck and post results! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45347-full-dash-cover-installation-help/#findComment-412303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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